Show. Inspire. Create.
The Exhibit Hall
The Exhibit Hall, at the show, routinely has more than 150 exhibits, that the public can view for free. The exhibits showcase miniature and scale works from local artists, including prior Ohio State Fair winners.
The People's Choice Award
Everyone who attends has the ability to vote for their favorite exhibit. The piece with the most votes wins The People’s Choice Award for the year.
The Take-and-Make Challenge
Since the amazing exhibits are sure to inspire you, CMS offers a project challenge every year. The basic building blocks for a creative project are available for free. Accept the challenge, take some items home, create your own scale item with them, and bring it to the show the following year.
In 2023 the challenge was straw, with the winner being the A-STRAW-onmy club room.
2024 CHALLENGE - GLASS-INATION
Use any glass container, jar, test tube, maybe even an old light bulb -- make something to scale out of it or in it -- bring it to the 2024 event for display and you’ll receive free entry into the sale plus be in the running for the Challenge People’s Choice Award!
It's all about getting involved. There's something of interest for everyone at the show and sale. From amazing displays to amazing things to purchase you're sure to find something you love. Or something you didn't know you loved! come get involved for the day and maybe for the rest of the year.
Shopping. Shopping. Shopping.
The Sales Floor
A mere $5 at the door gains you access to dozens of scale vendors and artists. This is where you're going to want to spend your mini-money! The selection is amazing, as are the one-of-a-kind treasures you're sure to find. We suggest you start saving up now for this shopping experience like no other.
Click this link for a sneak peak at the vendors who will be at the show.
Did we say shopping?
Veterans of the sale have learned to bring only the amount in their budget that they are willing to spend. Of course, re-entry is free so they've also learned to head to the nearest bank for an ATM when they find that I-can't-live-without-it perfect item that's slightly over budget.
Glorious Grab Bags
For the unbelievable price of $1 CMS offers grab bags filled with all kinds of random scale items. Available on a first come, first served basis the supply is limited, both in the number for sale and the number you may purchase. New this year is a purchase limit of five.
Remarkable Raffles
You're going to want to save another $1 for a raffle ticket -- or you can get 6 for $5 and try your luck to win one of following:
TOOL BOX
Filled with a variety of tools and supplies needed for miniature creations. It's perfect to get you started or add to your current tool box.
MINIATURE LIBRARY STARTER
A cross selection of books about everything miniature, this is the perfect way to start your miniature resource library or add to the one you already have.
FIBER ARTS BASKET
A little bit of everything to do with needle work. There are both full size miniature project instructions for embroidery, cross stitch, sewing, and quilting; along with supplies to get you started.
KIT BASKET
Filled with kits in any of the scales, giving the opportunity to craft in a variety of scales, techniques and/or mediums.